Search Google Docs for files shared by a specific person

Question

I'd like to use the Google Docs (or Google Drive) search box to find files shared with a co-worker. How can I do that?

Answer 1

Use the from: search operator to search documents shared from someone:

from:name@example.com

Use the to: search operator to search documents shared to someone:

to:name@example.com

You can also combine them. For example, the following will find your own documents shared with alice@example.com.

from:me to:alice@example.com

Further information on searching can be found here.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

all you have to do is know the individual's email, and make sure you only type that person's email